Surpassing Cancer with Nutrition and Exercise - Guest Writer!
Making the right food choices as well as exercising regularly, is important for everyone, but it is especially important for those with cancer. Cancer patients who eat healthy foods and participate in some form of regular exercise may have a higher chance of recovery, and it will help you to feel fit, both physically and mentally.
At first, while experiencing the adverse symptoms, especially from aggressive cancers like lung cancer or pancreatic cancer, it may be difficult to eat right or exercise. However, keep in mind that no movement at all and not eating properly will cause you to feel weaker. Start feeling better again by setting up your nutritional meal plan and exercise plan to bring back your energy and strength needed to recover.
You don’t have to make elaborate plans to get started. For exercise, you can do easy things, at first, like walking or range of motion exercises. When coming up with a meal plan, some key ideas to keep in mind are to stay away from foods that are fried and greasy, foods that contain added sugar, and that are processed. Eat low fat proteins like skinless chicken breast or fish, and eat high fiber foods like oatmeal and 100% whole wheat bread. Choosing foods that are high in antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals will be of great benefit. The foods that are the highest in these areas are the foods that are the most colorful. Eating the right things will boost your immune system and help your body to heal.
Many who have been through the trials of dealing with cancer have come through it all feeling better than when they were first diagnosed. One runner and cancer survivor, Tina Anderson, through eating properly and exercising, feels stronger and healthier than ever as reported by Omaha’s favorite news source, KETV7. She even runs marathons. By following your doctor's recommendations on exercise and diet, and by applying that advice in your life, cancer patients will feel healthier, stronger, and be on the road to recovery.
Katrina Evans is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially fascinated with health and wellness. She enjoys making a difference in people’s lives providing whatever support she can observing how devastating cancer can be for people and their families. Katrina also likes running, rock climbing and listening to cool podcasts.
